St. Augustine High School joins the global Catholic community in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis (1936–2025). May his legacy of peace, humility, and unity continue to inspire generations to come. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.

He Is Risen!. Today, we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May the joy of the Resurrection renew your spirit and strengthen your faith. Happy Easter from the St. Augustine High School family.

TWO-TIME STATE CHAMP!. Congratulations to junior, DJ Johnson, for going BACK-TO-BACK and dominating the state in gymnastics! The gold stays where it belongs — at 2600!

Saturday, join us on The Yard for an unforgettable morning of creativity and culture at "Poetry on The Yard" presented by St. Aug’s Black Men Writing in collaboration with Speech & Debate and the English Department! Cost is free for St. Aug students and just $5 for Gen Admission

This past weekend, St. Augustine High School proudly collaborated with the 2025 Know Your Rights & Make It Right event — a powerful day of empowerment, and community engagement. A huge thank you to our community partners and all who made this impactful experience possible!

A 3x Champion. A Leader. A Purple Knight. Thank you, Coach Mitchell Johnson '95!

Heading to the championship stage! Congratulations to UH Men's Basketball Coaches Quannas White & Hollis Price—both from the Class of 1999—on advancing to the 2025 NCAA Tournament Championship Game! Your leadership and excellence continue to shine on the national stage!

Congratulations to the Purple Knights Esports Team on dominating the 4H Central Esports Regional, powered by Scion Esports!. In their first competition, our squad brought the heat and claimed top honors, proving focus, strategy, and teamwork extend far beyond the classroom.

Last week, St. Augustine High School made a major impact at the 2nd Annual Mandarin Language Exhibition in Kentucky!.*Speech Category – 2nd Place.*Short Film Competition – 1st & 2nd Place.*High School Teacher Excellence Tutor Award

Congratulations to the St. Augustine Brass Band! We’re proud to announce our young musicians earned 3rd Place in the 2025 Jazz & Heritage Foundation “Class Got Brass.” Way to represent, Purple Knights! Keep the tradition alive.

Congratulations to Cedrick Bailey ‘03 on the grand opening of his third Wendy’s fast-food restaurant! Your dedication and entrepreneurial spirit continue to inspire the Purple Knight community. Wishing you continued success in all your endeavors!

📢 FAN SHOP UPDATE 📢 Due to shipping delays, all pre-ordered "No Excuses" State Champion t-shirts will be available for pick-up on Thursday, March 27, from 12 PM - 6 PM at the First Horizon Fan Shop. Thank you for your patience and support!

Your generosity is helping our young creatives bring their visions to life!.

Earlier this week, our Film & Media Crew scholars received a special gift: Beats Studio3 headphones to elevate their audio editing capabilities! A huge thank you to Apple Inc. and Blair Dottin-Haley ’96 for your unwavering support and dedication to our institution.

We are incredibly proud of his commitment to making a difference in our community! Keep shining, James! The world needs more servant leaders like you.

Congratulations to senior, James Thornton IV, on receiving a proclamation from the City of New Orleans for his outstanding community service efforts! James embodies the spirit of leadership, compassion, and dedication that defines a Purple Knight.

A special congratulations to Gavin McCoy & Parrish, who received scholarships during the visit! .Opportunities like these continue to showcase the excellence of our Purple Knights.

We were honored to welcome Grambling State University President, Dr. Martin Lemelle Jr., and Director of Bands, Dr. Nikole Roebuck to St. Augustine High School! During their visit, they admitted several of our young men on the spot, recognizing their hard work and dedication.

Last week, the St. Augustine High School community came together in faith to honor St. Joseph, our patron saint. A beautiful celebration of tradition, brotherhood, and devotion!.Swipe through to relive the moments.📸: Cedric Ellsworth

Secure Your Legacy! Join the tradition and leave your mark at St. Augustine High School! Locker Naming Rights available for both football & basketball lockers— 100 slots available! . Contact Director of Athletics, Ryan Sims at rsims@purpleknights.com to secure your locker today!